2000
#34,150
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 628
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.23
Very Rare Last name
Parrack
A variant spelling of the locational surname 'Parrock', referring to someone from Parrock in Lancashire, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 703 Americans carry the last name Parrack. That puts it at #38,825 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 487,560 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Parrack surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Parrack with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
703
1 in 487,560
Census rank
#38,825
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
613
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 613 bearers of the surname Parrack in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38825th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Parrack, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Parrack
The surname Parrack is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Parrock or Parrock Hill, which was likely a small village or hamlet in the English countryside.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Radulfus de Parrock is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established by the time of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
The name Parrack is thought to be a variant spelling of the Old English word "pearroc," which referred to a small enclosed area or enclosure for animals. This lends credence to the theory that the name originated from a specific location known for its animal enclosures or pastures.
Over the centuries, the name has been recorded with various spellings, including Parrock, Parrocke, Parroc, and Parrock. These variations reflect the fluidity of spelling conventions in earlier times, as well as regional dialects and accents.
One notable figure bearing the surname Parrack was Sir John Parrack (c. 1540-1612), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire in the late 16th century.
Another prominent individual was William Parrack (1690-1768), a renowned British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Twickenham, Middlesex.
In the literary world, Emily Parrack (1824-1903) was an acclaimed English poet and author, known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.
During the American Revolutionary War, Captain James Parrack (1745-1821) served as an officer in the Continental Army, fighting alongside George Washington and playing a crucial role in several major battles.
More recently, Sir Michael Parrack (1920-2005) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United Nations from 1979 to 1982, and later as the Governor of Bermuda from 1983 to 1988.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Parrack
Among Census respondents with the surname Parrack, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Parrack bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Parrack surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 559
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 31
- Two or more races3.6% · 22
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Parrack
Parrack appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#35,096
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 642
+14 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 946 places
2020
#38,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 613
-29 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 3,729 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #34,150 | 628 | 0.23 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #35,096 | 642 | 0.22 | +14 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 946 places |
| 2020 | #38,825 | 613 | 0.21 | -29 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 3,729 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Parrack surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,096 | #38,825 | -10.6% |
| Count | 642 | 613 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.21 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Parrack bearers went from 642 to 613 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 3,729 positions in the national ranking, going from #35,096 to #38,825.
FAQ
Parrack surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Parrack?
Name Census estimates that about 703 living Americans carry the surname Parrack. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 487,560 residents.
How common is Parrack?
Parrack ranks #38,825 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 613 people with the surname Parrack. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (703), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.21 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Parrack.
Has Parrack become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Parrack went from 642 recorded bearers to 613. That is a decrease of 29 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #35,096 to #38,825.
What does the Census say about the background of Parrack?
Among Census respondents with the surname Parrack, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Parrack in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (559 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Parrack appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Parrack (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Parrack mean?
A variant spelling of the locational surname 'Parrock', referring to someone from Parrock in Lancashire, England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Parrack (0.21 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Parrack?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.